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Local Foods
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Register Now for April Webinar on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
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COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
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V Pesticide Credits Offered Online!
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COVID-19 and Grocery Shopping
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NCDA&CS Taking Preventive Measures to Help Farmers and Agribusinesses
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NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
Press release by Richard Campbell, NC State Extension. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play …
Soil Testing Delays
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New! Covid-19 Resources and Information
https://covid19.ces.ncsu.edu/ COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines, from how we work, play and parent, to how we learn, shop …
Hive Inspection on Facebook Live 3 P.M. TODAY!
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Agronomic Division Labs Accepting Limited Samples Due to COVID-19
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NC 4-H YouTube Channel
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Resources for Combating Stress and Anxiety in Family Life During COVID-19
Resources for combating stress and anxiety in family life during COVID-19. See the PDF for clickable links. COVID-19 Additional Resources Handout …
COVID-19 Resources Shared From Cleveland County Family & Consumer Sciences
1. COVID-19 Preventive Measures – Clean Your Hands Often. https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Handwashing_COVID-19_Social-Media-Image_031520-2.png 2. COVID-19 Resources for Families – Message from Dr. Sarah …
Register Now for March Webinars on Creating a Free Online Store for Your Farm
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our world in a very short time frame. It’s been a stressful and sometimes …
COVID-19 Resources for Food & Farms from NC State Extension
NC State Extension has compiled resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19 and managing risk for individuals …
Local Food in the Time of Coronavirus
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Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
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